Majority caucus in Parliament has formally requested Speaker Alban Bagbin to urgently reconvene the House to address pressing government matters that require immediate action.
In a letter dated Friday, November 22, 2024, and signed by Majority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the caucus suggested Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024, as appropriate dates for the emergency session.
The letter stated, “We respectfully urge you to exercise your constitutional mandate under Standing Orders 57(3) and 58(4) to reconvene Parliament to address the outstanding business of the House.”
Pointing out the urgency, the caucus detailed the critical issues at stake.
These include “the request for tax exemptions for designated beneficiaries under the One District, One Factory Programme; the Ghana Financial Stability Fund; an International Development Association facility of Two Hundred and Fifty Million United States Dollars ($250,000,000); and the consideration of the President’s nominations for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court.
The Majority Caucus underscored the significance of recalling the House during this crucial period, emphasising, “It would demonstrate that, even as we approach the peak of the electoral season, Parliament remains steadfast in its constitutional duties and committed to advancing the national interest through bipartisan cooperation.”
The petition further highlighted the significant impact of the proposed move, emphasising that reconvening Parliament would convey a strong message of national unity and institutional stability to the people of Ghana, particularly as the election approaches.
This request follows the indefinite adjournment of Parliament on November 7, 2024, when Speaker Bagbin suspended the session due to the lack of a finalised agenda from the Business Committee. As a result, lawmakers were left without pressing matters to discuss, a situation the Majority caucus is keen to resolve.